Early reaction rolls in for Naked Gun reboot ahead of theatrical debut
The film, directed by Akiva Schaffer, marks a revival of the beloved slapstick franchise, and advance screenings have already sparked a variety of early reactions online.
Some viewers have responded positively, highlighting the film's comedic rhythm, visual gags, and Neeson's straight-faced delivery.
The new The Naked Gun is stealing the show! Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson bring non-stop laughs in this reboot that's got everyone talking. Perfect mix of classic humor and modern wit. Have you seen it yet? Let's hear your thoughts! #NakedGun #ComedyGold — Dnyaneshwar Patil (@Dnyanes66610050) July 29, 2025
The #NakedGun is an outrageously hilarious, balls to the wall laugh-fest that perfectly captures what made us fall in love with this franchise. Neeson and Anderson are pure comedy gold. I really missed movies this funny and unapologetically silly. Leslie Nielsen would be proud. pic.twitter.com/kBpHeGdLDE
— Epic Film Guys ® (@EpicFilmGuys) July 29, 2025
#NakedGun is the funniest movie I've seen in over a decade! Had me laughing to the point of tears MULTIPLE times. A brilliant reclamation of the American comedy that exposes the absurdity of 00s nostalgia (culturally and in attitude) while also finding witty new ways to… pic.twitter.com/nr9lTfRcaZ — Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) July 29, 2025
Others have expressed mixed feelings, noting that while the movie captures the tone of the original, not all jokes land consistently.
The Naked Gun reboot looks terrible. It will not work without 90s humor, and that's long gone — DBZ Redubs (@KoolKeith9000) July 29, 2025
Hollywood is so out of ideas that they bring Naked Gun back from the dead? Poor Mel Gibson flopping in his grave. — A GoldenLab persona living with 12 cats since 2010 (@okelley_jared) July 29, 2025
Reactions to the reboot's updated humor and pacing appear to be divided, with some embracing its nostalgic energy and others calling out its familiarity.
Pamela Anderson, who stars opposite Neeson as Beth, has drawn attention from early audiences for her role, contributing to the film's renewed ensemble dynamic.
Running under 90 minutes, the film aims to balance rapid-fire comedy with modern sensibilities while remaining rooted in its parody origins.
As the release approaches, the variety of early impressions suggests the film may resonate with longtime fans of the original while leaving newer audiences split on its comedic approach.
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